Park Ridge Health named a great health care place to work

Published: Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 9:44 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 9:44 a.m.

Park Ridge Health was selected as one of the “100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review and Becker’s ASC Review.

Other hospitals recognized include Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

T herecognitionisbased on a set of standards including benefits, wellness initiatives, professional development opportunities and work environments that promote employee collaboration and satisfaction, Park Ridge officials said in a news release. Jimm Bunch, president and CEO of Park Ridge Health, said the hospital is proud of its exceptional team of more than 1,200 caregivers and staff, adding, “We’re thankful for this formal recognition of the world-class care we provide for our team members, who serve our community through more than 350,000 patient interactions each year.”

Some benefits available to employees of Park Ridge include a health savings plan; semiyearly bonuses based on completion of quality, financial and patient satisfaction goals; a tuition reimbursement program; and a 50-percent retirement matching program for up to 4 percent of employee contributions.

Team members at Park Ridge can also earn up to $600 annually through a wellness incentive plan, made easier through access to an on-site fitness center and discounted memberships available at five other local fitness facilities.

A full list of winners of the “100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” will be featured in the May/June issues of Becker’s Hospital Review, Becker’s ASC Review and Becker’s Spine Review, as well as on the publications’ websites.

<p>Park Ridge Health was selected as one of the “100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker's Hospital Review and Becker's ASC Review.</p><p>Other hospitals recognized include Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.</p><p>T herecognitionisbased on a set of standards including benefits, wellness initiatives, professional development opportunities and work environments that promote employee collaboration and satisfaction, Park Ridge officials said in a news release. Jimm Bunch, president and CEO of Park Ridge Health, said the hospital is proud of its exceptional team of more than 1,200 caregivers and staff, adding, “We're thankful for this formal recognition of the world-class care we provide for our team members, who serve our community through more than 350,000 patient interactions each year.”</p><p>Some benefits available to employees of Park Ridge include a health savings plan; semiyearly bonuses based on completion of quality, financial and patient satisfaction goals; a tuition reimbursement program; and a 50-percent retirement matching program for up to 4 percent of employee contributions.</p><p>Team members at Park Ridge can also earn up to $600 annually through a wellness incentive plan, made easier through access to an on-site fitness center and discounted memberships available at five other local fitness facilities.</p><p>A full list of winners of the “100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” will be featured in the May/June issues of Becker's Hospital Review, Becker's ASC Review and Becker's Spine Review, as well as on the publications' websites.</p>